MicroFlow

Non-contacting Microwave Liquid

Velocity Sensor

®
MicroFlow
Non-contacting microwave liquid velocity
sensor

Pulsar’s MicroFlow delivers accurate, repeatable

Features
velocity measurement for liquid flow, either as a stand-
alone device or as part of a complete measurement
• Non-contacting

system.
• Cost-effective

• Lightweight, compact
design
MicroFlow builds on Pulsar’s award-winning pipe flow technology and world-leading
• Minimal installation open channel flow measurement systems.
costs
MicroFlow can be installed as a stand-alone velocity sensor delivering data via RS485
• No interruption to Modbus or integrated within a complete system when combined with FlowCERT or
service Ultimate controller and dB series transducer.

• Maintenance-free Velocity x area calculation using MicroFlow provides a cost-effective flow measurement
option compared to the installation of a primary measurement device such as a flume,
• RS485 Modbus and provides a viable alternative where the hydraulics of the site do not allow for a
• IP68
restriction in the channel.

MICROFLOW AND dBMACH3

EASY TO INSTALL
MICROFLOW
BRACKET

VELOCITY MEASUREMENT IN
WIDE CHANNELS

FIELD MOUNTING
OF MICROFLOW
AND LEVEL
MEASUREMENT BUILT-IN WEATHER SHIELD AS FLOW MEASUREMENT IN NARROW
STANDARD UNDERGROUND U-SHAPED
CHANNEL
Easy installation
No service interruption, maintenance-free

For optimum
performance
• 45º mounting angle 3X CHANNEL WIDTH OR 3m MAX ABOVE
MIN WATER LEVEL
• Mount at the centre line of the
channel with a clear EXAMPLE INSTALLATION
uninterrupted view to the liquid
surface

• MicroFlow height should be up
to 3x channel width or 3m
(whichever is smaller) above
minimum water level for full
channel measurement

45º ANGLE
CHANNEL WIDTH

WATER SURFACE

For a complete open channel measurement system

Add FlowCERT and dBMACH3 transducer

Expandable
1 With FlowCERT and
dBMACH3 to convert dBMACH3 
ULTRASONIC
velocity measurement to TRANSDUCER
flow, or: FLOWCERT OPEN MICROFLOW
CHANNEL FLOW
2 Use with Pulsar Ultimate MEASUREMENT
CONTROLLER (OR
Controller and ULTIMATE  TO MEASURE
WITH MULTIPLE
dBMACH3: MICROFLOW SENSORS)

• For channels wider
than 1.5m

• Multiple MicroFlow
sensors

• Pulsar Speedy velocity
sensor (submerged,
doppler) can be
included to add
underwater velocity
measurement
Technical Specification

PHYSICAL
Sensor body material: Valox 357
Mounting connection: Mounting bracket with 45º bend (optional)
Sensor body dimensions: Diameter 90mm x Height 140mm
Sensor weight: Nominal 1kg
Transducer cable extensions: Maximum 100m
ENVIRONMENTAL
Enclosure protection: IP68
Maximum and minimum temperature: -20ºC to +70ºC (-4ºF to +158ºF)
Flammable atmosphere approval: Safe area (Hazardous area pending)
APPROVALS
CE approval: Complies with BS EN61326-1:2013 for emissions and immunity
RADAR approvals: EN 300-440-1
EN 300-440-2
FCC 15.245
PERFORMANCE
Operating voltage: 10-28Vdc
Velocity range: 0.2 - 6.0m/s
Accuracy: The greater of ±0.5% or 0.03m/s
Optimum installation: 45º optimum and mounted in the centre line of the channel with clear uninterrupted
view of the liquid surface.
Level measurement: Compatible with up to dB6 transducer
RADAR: K Band (ISM)
Transmitter power: <15dBm
Beam width: 20º inclusive
OUTPUTS
Communication: RS485 and Modbus RTU
Compatibility with Pulsar controllers: Integrates with FlowCERT or Ultimate
PROGRAMMING
PC Programming: Via RS485 Modbus
Programming security: Via passcode
Programming data integrity: Via non-volatile memory
PC setup and monitoring software: MicroFlow PC
SUPPLY
Power consumption: 0.5W maximum

Pulsar® Process Pulsar® Process

Measurement Ltd. Measurement Inc.
Cardinal Building P.O. Box 5177
Enigma Commercial Centre 4565 Commercial Drive
Sandy's Road Suite 105
Malvern Niceville
Worcestershire FL 32578
WR14 1JJ USA
England Tel: +1 850 279 4882
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 891 371 www.pulsar-pm.com Fax: + 1 850 279 4886
Fax: +44 (0) 1684 575 985 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

UK AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS
Patents apply to this product

Pulsar® is a registered trademark of Pulsar Process

Measurement Ltd. in the UK, USA and China.

Pulsar Process Measurement Limited operates a policy of constant development

and improvement and reserves the right to amend technical details as necessary

Literature number: MicroFlow/MHA/3-16